Tell us somtehing most people wouldn't guess about you: People probably wouldn't guess that I am a pretty good basketball player because most people think pitchers aren't athletic.

What do you like to do for fun? Playing baseball is the main thing I like to do for fun, but I like watching baseball, football, and basketball. I also like doing anything outside and just staying active.

Do you have any strange talents? I'm a pretty good chess player

What is one thing you HAVE to do before a game? I have to put my Beats on and get my mind right without talking to anyone so I don't get distracted by the mission that needs to be completed: which is win a ball game.

What would you like to tell the fans going into the 2018 season? I'd like to tell the fans [that] I'm excited for my third consecutive summer playing with the Gold Sox and I will be working as hard as I can to help our team win as many games as possible. I want to win a championship.